INCESSANTLY

constantly, always, forever, perpetually, incessantly

(adverb) without interruption; “the world is constantly changing”

endlessly, ceaselessly, incessantly, unceasingly, unendingly, continuously

(adverb) with unflagging resolve; “dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

incessantly (not comparable)

In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.

(obsolete) immediately

Synonyms

• (in a manner without pause or stop): ceaselessly, continuously, unremittingly; see also continuously

Anagrams

• calystenins

Source: Wiktionary


In*ces"sant*ly, adv.

Definition: Unceasingly; continually. Shak.

INCESSANT

In*ces"sant, a. Etym: [L. incessans, -antis; pref. in- not + cessare to cease: cf. F. incessant. See Cease.]

Definition: Continuing or following without interruption; unceasing; unitermitted; uninterrupted; continual; as, incessant clamors; incessant pain, etc. Against the castle gate, . . . Which with incessant force and endless hate, They batter'd day and night and entrance did await. Spenser.

Syn.

– Unceasing; uninterrupted; unintermitted; unremitting; ceaseless; continual; constant; perpetual.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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